Useful links
We have compiled a comprehensive list of websites that cover most aspects of property and UK land ownership. This area will be regularly updated. If you have any other questions then please contact a member of our team for assistance.
Communities and Local Government:
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) promotes community cohesion and equality, as well as responsibility for housing, urban regeneration, planning and local government.
www.communities.gov.uk
English Partnerships:
The UK government's national regeneration agency. Their aim is to deliver high quality, sustainable growth in England and they are responsible for land acquisition and assembly and major development projects, alone or in joint partnership with private sector developers.
www.englishpartnerships.co.uk
Google Maps UK:
Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the UK.
maps.google.co.uk
HM Revenue & Customs:
Stamp taxes are payable on Land and Property and Shares. HMRC provide information to assist you with your transactions. There are three main areas where stamp taxes may be payable, dependent on the type of transaction.
www.hmrc.gov.uk
IPPR:
The Institute for Public Policy Research is the UK’s leading progressive think tank, producing cutting edge research and innovative policy ideas for a just, democratic and sustainable world, converting new political ideas into workable policy solutions. http://www.ippr.org.uk/
Land Registry:
Provides fast, accessible and accurate land registration services such as Title Deeds, Property Registers and Title Plans for any property in Great Britain. Guarantees the title to, and records the ownership of, interests in registered land in England and Wales.
www.landreg.gov.uk
Multimap:
Multimap.com is the UK's leading online interactive mapping service, offering street-level maps of Europe and detailed maps of the world.
www.multimap.com
Ordnance Survey:
From traditional leisure maps to adaptable digital data, Ordnance Survey products link people and businesses to Britain's diverse landscape.
www.ordsvy.gov.uk
Planning Portal:
Is the UK Government's online planning and building regulations resource for England and Wales. With information on planning and building regulations and developments near you.
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors:
RICS is a professional body addressing all aspects of land, property, construction and the associated environmental issues. They support 120,000 members worldwide and are the leading source of land, property, construction and related environmental knowledge.
www.rics.org
Statistics Authority:
An independent body operating at arm's length from government asa non-ministerialdepartment, directly accountable toParliament. Its main objective is to promote and safeguard the quality of official statistics that serve the public good. It is also required tosafeguard the comprehensiveness ofofficial statistics.
www.statistics.gov.uk
UpMyStreet:
UpMyStreet is an independent resource where you can find all sorts of information about an area - from actual property prices to neighbourhood profiles.
www.upmystreet.com
Valuation Office Agency (VOA):
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is an executive agency of HM Revenue & Customs who value property and land in the UK. www.voa.gov.uk
